Description
Book SynopsisThere are over 1 million people in the UK with Asperger's Syndrome - that's 1 in 100 Brits. It is often known as a hidden disability', with the symptoms revolving around communication difficulties which are often hard to spot.
Trade Reviewhighly comprehensive written in an accessible style and is of equal relevance to both adults and children with Asperger Syndrome. (Communication, June 2011).
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Understanding Asperger’s Syndrome 9
Chapter 1: Introducing Asperger’s Syndrome 11
Chapter 2: Discovering the Causes of Asperger’s Syndrome 23
Chapter 3: Diagnosing Asperger’s Syndrome 35
Chapter 4: Discovering Additional Diagnoses in Asperger’s Syndrome 59
Chapter 5: Understanding Asperger’s Syndrome in Women 81
Part II: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome 99
Chapter 6: Enjoying Life with Asperger’s Syndrome 101
Chapter 7: Getting the Most Out of Education and the Workplace 121
Chapter 8: Finding Independence and Advocating for Your Rights 133
Part III: Supporting People with Asperger’s Syndrome 147
Chapter 9: Parenting Children Who Have Asperger’s Syndrome 149
Chapter 10: Parenting During School, College and Adult Life 173
Chapter 11: Relating to People Who Have Asperger’s Syndrome 195
Chapter 12: Sussing Out Sensory Difficulties 219
Part IV: Discovering Therapies, Medication and Diet for Asperger’s Syndrome 235
Chapter 13: Navigating Behavioural Therapies 237
Chapter 14: Understanding Medication and Medical Procedures 259
Chapter 15: Digesting Diet 269
Part V: The Part of Tens 281
Chapter 16: Ten (Or So) Sources of Support and Information on Asperger’s Syndrome 283
Chapter 17: Ten Positives about Living with Asperger’s Syndrome 293
Chapter 18: Ten Famous People (Some Fictional) Who May Have Had Asperger’s Syndrome 299
Appendix A: A List of Books You Might Like to Read (And Some Discs) 311
Appendix B: Glossary 319
Index 331
